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[05/13/26 - 09:06 AM]
Mario Lopez to Lead "UFC Rivals," A Special Two-Episode Event Premiering Sunday, June 21st at 8PM ET/PT on A&E
Television personality and UFC superfan Mario Lopez leads a roundtable of experts including C.M. Punk, Michael Bisping, Miesha Tate, and Ken Shamrock to unpack the rivalries that defined an era and transformed the UFC into a global phenomenon.







UFC RIVALS (A&E)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
6/21/26 - ???
STATUS:
on hiatus or fate to be determined
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (2 episodes)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
completed airing its first season on 6/21/26; has yet to be renewed for a second season
DESCRIPTION:
(from A&E's web site, June 2026) UFC Rivals is an electrifying deep dive into the most iconic feuds in UFC history. Blending gripping archival footage, exclusive interviews, and a dynamic roundtable, the series revisits the unforgettable moments and high-stakes drama behind the fiercest battles inside the Octagon. UFC superfan, Mario Lopez brings together fan-favorite voices, including C.M. Punk and Ken Shamrock, to break down the rivalries that defined eras, shaped legacies, and helped propel the UFC into a global phenomenon.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Mario Lopez as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Chris Kartzmark as EP
· Craig Borsari as EP
· Dana White as EP
· Elaine Frontain Bryant as EP (A&E)
· Jonathan Partridge as EP (A&E)
· Joyce Lynda Valdes as EP
· Tucker Greene as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· UFC